Physio Blog

A woman bends over a white laundry basket, holding her lower back with one hand, appearing to experience low back pain.
29/10/2026

Low Back Pain Causes: Why Does My Back Hurt?

Low back pain causes can include muscle strain, sudden increases in physical activity, irritated spinal joints...
A gloved hand inserts thin needles into a person's upper back during a dry needling session.
29/10/2026

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a technique physiotherapists use to stimulate specific areas of muscle and surrounding tissue ...
An older man and woman walk smiling on a path by the water, with boats and a city skyline in the distance.
23/10/2026

Why Do Some People Age Better Than Others? Frailty in Older Adults

Frailty in older adults is one reason people age differently. It develops when the body’s physical reser...
A physiotherapist guides a female patient performing an exercise on stall bars in a bright studio, focusing on back posture.
20/10/2026

How Does Schroth Therapy Help With Scoliosis?

Schroth therapy helps people with scoliosis learn how to manage their spinal alignment through tailored exerci...
A woman grimaces in pain while reaching into an overhead kitchen cabinet, holding her sore shoulder.
20/10/2026

Rotator Cuff Pain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

Rotator cuff pain is a common cause of shoulder discomfort, particularly when lifting your arm, reaching overh...
Niamh, a knee physio in Sydney, demonstrating knee extensions, one of the best physio exercises for knee pain
15/04/2025

Top 4 Physio Exercises for Knee Pain & Strengthening

Struggling with stiff, sore, or unstable knees? These physio exercises for knee pain are designed to reduce di...
Ankle physio in Sydney providing guidance during a balance stabilisation exercise
01/04/2025

Benefits of Exercise Physiology for Strength and Conditioning

Exercise physiology strength and conditioning can change how you move, feel, and thrive. Whether you want to s...
Interior of our gym with our exercise physiologists in Inner West Sydney
27/03/2025

The Benefits of Exercise Physiology for Chronic Disease Management

A chronic disease is a long-term health condition that typically lasts for a year or more and requires ongoi...
Niamh demonstrating how to perform shoulder physio exercises
27/02/2025

The Best Physio Exercises for Shoulder Pain: Our Top 4

  The best physio exercises for shoulder pain include pendular exercises, foam roller raises, and band ro...
Karen performing a chin tuck
18/02/2025

The Best Physio for Neck Pain: Our Top 4 Exercises

The best physio for neck pain includes targeted exercises that improve mobility, strengthen stabilising muscle...
AC Joint
31/10/2024

Acromioclavicular Joint Injury – Shoulder

  What is the Acromioclavicular or AC joint? The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is a small joint located ab...
Lillyfield Physio
21/10/2024

Matter of Life and Death: Rugby League and Concussion Injuries

  Concussion in rugby league: In rugby league there is a high incidence of concussion, as it is a highly ...

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Tennis Elbow Management and Treatment

What is Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition characterised by elbow pain and inflammation on the outer part of the elbow. Despite its name, it is not limited to tennis players and can affect anyone who repeatedly uses their forearm muscles. The condition is caused by repetitive…

Osteoporosis: Risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment

  At Lilyfield Physio, we see many people who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia and are often diagnosed too late, after a fall and subsequent fracture. There is a lot to be aware of when it comes to osteoporosis and we hope to summarise the information to hopefully help everyone be better informed!…
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Ankle Pain: Common Causes and Management

What is ankle pain? Ankle is a hinge joint that connects the leg to the foot, any discomfort or pain felt in or around the ankle joint is referred to ankle pain. The ankle joint is made up of three ankle bones, the tibia, fibula, and talus, as well as several ligaments, tendons, and muscles…